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Las Vegas Funeral Home Faces Lawsuit After Grieving Husband Discovers Wife’s Body Wasn’t Cremated as Promised

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LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas funeral home, recently shut down by state regulators, is now facing a lawsuit from a husband who claims the facility failed to cremate his wife’s body as promised. The owner of McDermott’s Funeral Home is accused of neglecting to perform the cremation within the timeline specified in their contract, which mandated completion within seven to 28 business days. More than six weeks after the woman’s death, her family learned that her remains had yet to be cremated. Court documents reveal that the Clark County Coroner’s Office transferred the deceased … Read more

Advocate Calls for Accountability as Lawsuit Unveils Controversial Pay Practices at Las Vegas Valley Water District

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — A legal battle is underway as attorney Sam Castor challenges the Las Vegas Valley Water District over its pricing practices, raising concerns about the compensation structure for district employees. In his complaint, Castor argues that the existing system warrants scrutiny, emphasizing the need for a fair resolution. Recent reports indicate that the compensation packages for some employees within the water district have drawn criticism for their perceived excesses. In an article published on August 3, issues surrounding longevity pay, holiday pay buy-back, and vacation pay buy-back were highlighted, raising eyebrows among … Read more

Las Vegas Uber Driver’s Fatal Collision Sparks Debate Over Self-Defense Claims and Traffic Safety

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LAS VEGAS — An Uber driver is facing serious charges following the fatal accident of a 56-year-old man in downtown Las Vegas. The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Friday as tensions escalated between the driver and another individual. Matthew Bowens was struck twice on First Street, just south of East Ogden Avenue, according to a report from the Metropolitan Police Department. Kevin Vo, 45, the Uber driver involved, reportedly argued with an unidentified man who began issuing threats while Vo was waiting for rides. During a police interview, Vo claimed the man had made … Read more

Former Wynn Las Vegas Server Accepts Reduced FMLA Damages After Court Ruling

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A former cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has consented to a significantly lowered payment from a jury award after a ruling found her Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights had been violated. U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Gordon determined that Tiare Ramirez could either accept a remittitur payment totaling $27,200.75, reduced from a jury’s original award of $321,200, or proceed with a new trial. Judge Gordon’s ruling, which came on July 29, followed a five-day trial that concluded in October 2024. He found that the initial jury award was … Read more